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Blanca Quintanilla is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer who covers a variety of local arts and entertainment events for LifeInLA.com. Her passion for writing developed during her teens while studying abroad in Florence, Italy where she embraced the beauty of cultural discovery and simple writing; Additionally, Blanca has contributed as an active community participant in World Wide Views Alliance events to facilitate environmental solutions related to global warming. Her hobbies include yoga, healthy eating, traveling, and practicing a debt-free lifestyle. She holds a BSBM degree (Bachelors of Science in Business Management) along with certifications in human resources and business management from California State University at Dominguez Hills and the University of Phoenix.

Rich Girl’s Productions turned Ariebella studio’s backyard into an elegant party-reception room covered with satin white curtains and cocktail tables decorated with natural tropical flowers and candles. Sponsors and their products, food and drinks, music and the opportunity to learn how to relax (provided by Maum Meditation) All under Hollywood’s blue sky.

Joy Parris- Rich Girl Productions(Photo Credit : Adan E. Quintanilla)

In an effort to give back to the community, Maggie and all her guests (celebrities included) brought one piece of clothing to benefit a Los Angeles Homeless Shelter. Maggie Thach carries her life’s work to the heart of Hollywood with a mission to inspire clients to feel confident and beautiful – believing that a person’s beauty should be treated from the inside out, pursuing a balanced and happy life style while promoting the importance to help those in need in doing what she loves, this enthusiasm breathes life to Maggie’s creative and artistic talents building a reputation within the entertainment and fashion industry.

Developing her creative and artistic knack for makeup artistry, Maggie has worked with a diverse range of clientele including: a Grammy-nominated musician, television personalities, fashion designers, bridal parties, and friends and relatives. Fascinated with the art of makeup since a young age, Maggie explored techniques on how to use colors and learned about the importance of skin tone and customizing beauty looks by each individual’s features.

Councilman Curren Price with Maggie and her team (Photo Credit: George Ray)

In 2001 Maggie attended Joe Blasco Cosmetic & Makeup School in Hollywood earning her certification as a professional makeup artist. Maggie is a California licensed Cosmetologist and a certified Micro pigmentation specialist by SofTap Inc. Permanent Cosmetics. Maggie represents M.A.C. Cosmetics throughout the community and provides make-up for fashion show models, special events and numerous customers. She also served as the M.A.C. Cosmetics Make-Up Artist for the Sacramento AIDS Walk/Run Oscar Night celebration.

Model Shirin Paulino (Photo Credit: Adan E. Quintanilla)

At the opening gala, the beauty displayed at the red carpet kept us all entertained as photographers kept busy zooming in on celebrities and community leaders such as: